St. Joseph police said an officer shot and killed a man during a domestic disturbance in the city.Police Chief Chris Connally said in a statement that the shooting occurred Monday evening. Police said an officer shot a man with a gun who appeared to be intoxicated and was threatening suicide.Authorities did not release any other details about the confrontation that led to the shooting, the St. Joseph News-Press reported.The victim's identity has not been released.The officer was placed on paid administrative leave, which is normal procedure after a fatal shooting.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. —

St. Joseph police said an officer shot and killed a man during a domestic disturbance in the city.

Police Chief Chris Connally said in a statement that the shooting occurred Monday evening. Police said an officer shot a man with a gun who appeared to be intoxicated and was threatening suicide.

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Authorities did not release any other details about the confrontation that led to the shooting, the St. Joseph News-Press reported.

The victim's identity has not been released.

The officer was placed on paid administrative leave, which is normal procedure after a fatal shooting.